Module Title:Automatic Control 2
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures will incorporate a mixture of presentations, example and student exercises/problem-solving, question and answer sessions, group discussions and online resources. Extensive use will be made of a practical Control laboratory programme to facilitate student engagement with real-world control scenarios. Students will also work collaboratively from time to time in the completion of exercises and development of solutions.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to introduce multi-variable control systems, control valve applications and to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize PID control system parameters.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Apply appropriate control strategies to a range of multi-variable process systems.
LO2 Specify suitable control valves, and ancillary associated equipment, for a range of different process applications.
LO3 Determine correct equipment configuration and controller settings for safe and stable control.
LO4 Optimise “as found” PID controller tuning.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
8352 CTRL H3502 Automatic Control 1
8358 MEUS H3505 Process Measurements 1
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Single Variable Control
Common Characteristics and Requirements of Pressure, Flow, Level and Temperature Control Systems - design implications on response, critical measurement considerations, limitations of manipulated variable.
Multi-Variable Control
Cascade Control - principle of operation, hardware configurations, Master/Slave requirements, tuning methods. Level/Flow and Temperature/Flow applications. Ratio Control - principle of operation, hardware configurations, Wild/Controlled variable requirements, tuning methods. Combustion optimization and mixing applications. Feed-forward Control Applications.
Control Valves
Control Valve Types - globe, ball, butterfly, gate and diaphragm valves. Control Valve Characteristics, Valve Selection and Sizing. Valve Actuators - pneumatic, electric and hydraulic applications. Fail-safe Modes and plant shutdown, Ancillary Equipment - Positioners, Boosters etc. Split-ranging Applications.
Controller Tuning
Control Mode Selection, Zeigler-Nichols Open- and Closed-loop Tuning Methods. Quarter-decay Tuning, Optimization of "as-found" PID controller settings individually and collaboratively.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Short Answer Questions Online/Classroom based written test 1,2 5.00 Week 5
Short Answer Questions Online/Classroom based written test 2 5.00 Week 10
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Problem-based configuration and tuning exercise 3,4 30.00 Week 14
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Written Exam 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Short Answer Questions Online/Classroom based written test. 1,3 5.00 Week 5
Short Answer Questions Online/Classroom based written test. 2 5.00 Week 10
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Problem-based configuration and tuning exercise. 3,4 30.00 Week 14
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Written Exam 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab/Lecture Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 6.00
Total Hours 9.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab/Lecture Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Every Week 6.00
Total Hours 9.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EMIMC_D Batchelor of Science in Industrial Measurement and Control 2 Mandatory